Nature, the environment and sustainability

Climate and biodiversity

Subsidie koelkast / koelvriescombinatie

Met een waardebon van maximaal €750 vervangt u een oude koelkast of koelvriescombinatie door een energiezuiniger apparaat.

Subsidy for energy-saving housing measures

Subsidy for energy-saving home measures such as floor or bottom insulation or insulating glass to make your home more comfortable and energy efficient.

Subsidie isolatie woningen Leeuwarden Oost

Subsidie voor het isoleren van muren, daken, vloeren of het plaatsen van isolerend glas.

Fixteam energy poverty grant

If you need help with some minor energy-saving measures, the Fixteam volunteers are there to help you.

Grants for a green garden and rainwater storage

Various grants for a green garden and rainwater storage.

Carbon emission performance ladder

The City of Leeuwarden plans to be carbon-neutral by 2030.

Dogs: rules and facilities

Rules on and information about dog facilities

Animals

The local authority takes good care of animals in the city and villages. That means both pets and animals in the wild.

Sustainable Leeuwarden

We create a greener, more sustainable and healthier district.

Wood smoke

What you need to know about wood smoke and fires.

Façade gardens, root zones, planter boxes and green space adoption

Rules for building a façade garden, creating a root zone garden or placing a planter box.

The circular economy

In a circular economy, we try to minimise our use of raw materials and reduce our emissions.

Sustainable energy

We are working on a sustainable district and making homes more sustainable.

Home equity loan

With a home equity loan, you can adapt your home to continue living safely and comfortably to your own taste.

Global Goals Gemeente

Leeuwarden has been what is known as a Global Goals Gemeente since 25 September 2019.

Waste and recycling

Inzamelpunt voor luiers

Lever gebruikte luiers in bij een inzamelpunt.

Adopteer een ondergrondse container

Help mee om uw buurt schoon en netjes te houden. Adopteer een ondergrondse container.

Letterbox sticker

What can you do to prevent undesirable advertising and leaflets in your letterbox?

Clearing up litter in your neighbourhood

Do you regularly clear up litter? If so, you can apply for a Schone Buurtpas (clean neighbourhood pass).

New waste collection policy 'Goed terecht in Leeuwarden'

New waste collection policy: less residual waste and more recycling.

Medical waste allowance

Allowance for extra medical waste due to chronic illness or a medical disability.

Waste collection levy

You pay a waste collection levy for the collection and processing of your household waste.

Waste collection

In the City of Leeuwarden, Omrin is responsible for collecting your waste.